Mumbai, October 5, 2016: Hungama Games, the gaming arm of Hungama Digital Media Entertainment has launched the official MS Dhoni - The Untold Story game. While the movie continues to make new records, the game is not far behind. Within a week of launch, the game has been downloaded over half a million timesand also features sixth in the most popular free games on the Android store. Available on Android and soon to launch on iOS platforms, the game is a free to play casual cricket game with user friendly mechanics. The core objective of the game is to score runs with the bat or dismiss the opposing batsmen, when in the field.
Giving users a true to life experience of MS Dhoni's life - the game is the only cricket game in the world to have a unique 'Biker mode' that justifies Dhoni's love for bikes. The Biker mode allows the player a chance to race while also playing the game of cricket and earning coins.
Commenting on the game, Neeraj Roy, Founder and CEO - Hungama Digital Media Entertainment, said,`The game perfectly complements the movie and the story continues to be told through it. We are overwhelmed with the response the game has gathered in a fairly short span of time. Being featured as the top Sports Game is just the start of the journey towards making new records. Every new game released on our platform is mounted on unique experiences and innovative, engrossing game plays. We've packed in a host of new features in this one as well, making it one of the most unique mobile cricketing games available.`
Commenting on the launch of the game, Arun Pandey, Chairman of Rhiti Group and the Producer of the film said, `The game will enable millions of fans and followers to relive the key moments of MS's life in three-dimensional (3D) via the characterization of Shushant Singh Rajput who plays Dhoni in the film. The graphical interface is excellent and each level builds excitement and creates a higher level of adrenaline rush. I am sure the gamers across all age groups will enjoy the experience thoroughly.`
The game is also the first ever mobile cricket game in the world to incorporate a mini game especially designed for the wicket keeping aspect of cricket. Built on a dynamic artificial intelligence system supported with semi-realistic art style & full HD 3D graphics, the game ensures that no two matches are alike, ensuring a unique experience every time a user steps into the field as MS Dhoni's character. Fans of 'captain cool' can play some of his most iconic shots virtually, including his signature Helicopter Shot.
The game provides interesting insights to players - such as total number of wins, win/loss ratio, total runs scored and wickets taken, whilst offering a host of other controls such as team selection, batting and bowling order, fielding presets etc. With TV broadcast style cameras and HD sound quality, MS Dhoni - The Untold Story game is set to raise the bar in terms of providing an unbelievably realistic mobile cricket gaming experience.